Re: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread Dale Leavens
Do be aware that the intake and the exhaust can become blocked by snow, it happens to me most every year at some point. The safety devices sense if there is too much resistance to the exhaust and they won't allow the furnace to ignite. What can happen is a drift of snow will cover the outlet, it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] routers and the use there of

2008-07-08 Thread Dale Leavens
Hello Scott! I am now down to three routers but over the years have had five and doubtless will collect at least one and maybe two more. There are a few things which make some better than others and the features continue to improve. They include: Quarter or half inch chuck Wrenchless bit change

RE: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread Optasia Ministry
I had two furnaces installed in my house a couple years ago. The vent they use has a single pipe through the wall, but it is divided so that fresh air comes in and exhaust air goes out. There is a special cap on the ned so it is not an open pipe end. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- F

[BlindHandyMan] routers and the use there of

2008-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Folks, to change the subject and make this thread a topic on to itself, I have a question on routers. I'm not planning to run out and get one right away, but at some point I'd like to consider it for a couple of projects. What is a reasonably good router that would get some use, not heavy u

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brake fluid maintenance

2008-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Wow, how timely. I just put new shocks on the Jeep and geez, I bet you the break fluid hasn't been changed in this beast for a while. Well certainly not in the last four years. I know these things have to be taken care of, but I have to admit I do not know how often it should be done. I gue

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Thanks, I got this adapting deal at a very very reasonable price and more because I had no idea how serious I would be with woodworking projects. Now after going out and looking at the various coffee tables available and the cost of said tables, my thought was and my wife thought as well it

[BlindHandyMan] re:burning

2008-07-08 Thread chiliblindman
Lee, we are allowed to burn paper, cardboard, wood, period. No plastic, no garbage, no grass or other trimmings. Fires must be in a container and it must be tended. It can't be allowed to smoke and smolder and must be out before evening. .bob [Non-text portions of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brake fluid maintenance

2008-07-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hey Ray, great information and your timing is perfect. In the next two or three weeks I plan to have a lot of maintenance done to the van. Some I am doing myself and the rest is by professionals. I plan to change the drive belt, pcv valve, coolant and thermostat. The professionals are getting th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread David Ferrin
Naturally, sorry I forgot to mention that's what he is going to do in fact put an elbow pointing down toward the ground at the end of the pipe sticking outside of the house for the purpose of preventing little flying objects from trying to break the screen and getting in. David Ferrin www.jaws

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread Lee A. Stone
David, keep us posted on the results and the installation of that new furnace. Might I suggest that if that furnace exhaust is out the side of the house as you asked for that the man or woman put a 90 degree elbow on the end of the pipe that way no snow / rain can blow in at all. . I only kn

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread Don
Great idea on the vent pipe. It should be great this winter. Keep warm for less money, that couldn't be all bad.. Regards - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] the furnace is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-08 Thread John Schwery
Scott, if I understand your post, I would say that a roto tool would be ok for small jobs, but I don't think it would have the power of a good router. If you do get a router, I would suggest getting a router table as well. A plunge router has a bit more versatility than a fixed base router.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Dan, your a wise man so I'm going to just take your advice. My question has certainly generated some interesting discussion and things to consider for myself. Thanks again to you and all who have contributed to this fascinating thread. On Jul 7, 2008, at 10:14 PM, Dan Rossi wrote: > Scott,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Wow, that sounds great. I have never used a router, but I do have a little kit deal that will let me turn my Roto-tool into a plunge router. Now is this a good router option? Can't say, I just haven't gotten around to using it in this manner. Guess I still want to learn how to do it, but ju

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello, and a quick question

2008-07-08 Thread Tyler Littlefield
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[BlindHandyMan] the furnace is on order

2008-07-08 Thread David Ferrin
We've decided to go with the 95% efficiency model furnace. It's $240 more than the 94% unit but I figure with the price of natural gas and electric spiking around here almost every day that minor cost adjustment won't even be noticeable at all. It's a Lennox if I spell that correctly unit and th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing fan belt

2008-07-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] changing fan belt

2008-07-08 Thread Michael Baldwin
Sorry it took me a while to respond, putting the roof on. I do not think it was a difficult job, but I have been working on cars sense I was 12. When my van gets back from the body shop, I will write down specific instructions if you still need them. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello, and a quick question

2008-07-08 Thread Lee A. Stone
welcome to the blind handyman Tyler. I'd say tune in here and listen to some of the folks like Max,Dale and more who have had some experience in closed circut soldering in the field of electronics. many more folks here also have the knowledge you seek . ask and you can learn. Lee On Mo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] time to restart project

2008-07-08 Thread Lee A. Stone
Bob, you mentioned you can only burn on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here in our part of New York which includes many counties there is no longer permits orally or written to burn outside. In the past contractors or even individuals had burned leftorvers or removed stock from a building p